Mount Vernon Middle School serves 127 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 81%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
81%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
87%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OR state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% OR state average).
How many students attend Mount Vernon Middle School?
127 students attend Mount Vernon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mount Vernon Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Vernon Middle School?
Mount Vernon Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon Middle School offer ?
Mount Vernon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mount Vernon Middle School part of?
Mount Vernon Middle School is part of John Day School District 3.
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